Cook

3M HEALTHCARE; United States; On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health is looking for an overnight/evening hospital cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and guests in the café and tray line. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain food safety practices and ensure timely, appetizing dishes for diverse diets.

The role requires 18+ with a culinary-focused education, up to 2 years in food service, and potential certification in food safety. Evening shifts and weekend rotations are included with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or vocational degree in the culinary field preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of food service experience preferred.
• Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.
• Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions.
• Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes.
• Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed.
• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
• Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
• Labels, dates, covers and store food properly.
• Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
• May assist in restocking work station.
• May assist in putting away grocery orders.
• May operate cash register.
• May assist with menu development.
• May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field

Job description

Job Summary

At Allina Health, our cooks do more than prepare meals—they help patients heal, energize our care teams, and bring comfort to guests during challenging times. Join us in creating nourishing, meaningful moments every day. Because at Allina, we are all together better.

Key Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two‑week pay period)
• 8‑hour permanent evening shifts (12:00pm‑8:30pm grill shifts in the café, 11:00am‑7:30pm shifts cooking on tray line for patients)
• Every other weekend rotation
• Shift: Permanent Evenings (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.
• Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions.
• Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes.
• Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed.
• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
• Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
• Labels, dates, covers and store food properly.
• Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
• May assist in restocking work station.
• May assist in putting away grocery orders.
• May operate cash register.
• May assist with menu development.
• May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field.
• 0 to 2 years of food service experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred.

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50lbs. occasionally, up to 25lbs. frequently.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.49 to $29.25 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental, PTO/Time Away, Retirement Savings Plans, Life Insurance, Short‑term/Long‑term Disability, Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness), Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education, and Student Loan Support Benefits. Additional resources such as well‑being programs, employee resource groups, and community involvement events are also available. All benefits are contingent on FTE status and union representation.